SEOUL: India Prime Minister Narendra Modi Opined that the world can be shaped a new with the Unity of the Asian said that they must work as Asians to shape the world and reform the global institutions of governance, including the United Nations.
“If Asia must rise as one, Asia should no longer think of itself in regional fragments,” Prime Minister Modi said at the VI Asia Leadership Conference in South Korean capital Seoul.
The Prime Minister said it was the “collective task” of countries in the region to fight against the common challenges of terrorism, trans-national crimes, natural disasters and diseases. Asia must not have two faces — one of hope and prosperity, the other of want and despair. It must not be a continent of nations on the rise and others in decline, of regions with stability and others with broken institutions,” said the Prime Minister, who wrapped up his three-nation visit here that also took him to China and Mongolia.
“Today what happens in West Asia has a strong impact on East Asia,” he said, apparently referring to the protracted conflict zone and its fallout in other parts. “And what happens on the oceans will have influence on the Asian highlands,” he said, adding, “We must do everything possible to secure lasting peace and stability for Asia”.
The PM said it was the “collective task” of countries in the region to fight against the common challenges. “My visit to the Republic of Korea has been very satisfying. I thank the Korean people & Government for their warm hospitality,” Mr Modi tweeted, the Live Mint reports.
“Today what happens in West Asia has a strong impact on East Asia,” he said, apparently referring to the protracted conflict zone and its fallout in other parts. “And what happens on the oceans will have influence on the Asian highlands,” he said, adding, “We must do everything possible to secure lasting peace and stability for Asia”.
